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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Bill would require a $25 per market permit fee for the winemaker and the approval of both the market and the local police department.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Mother's Day is closer than you may think- with less than two weeks until the holiday it could be time to consider what you'll get to celebrate your mom.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Governor Snyder visited Old Mission Peninsula Friday afternoon to present local wineries and vineyards with recognition for the MAEAP.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The wine industry continues to fuel tourism and agricultural growth in northern Michigan.

Friday, April 12, 2013  The ongoing battle over invasive swine between an area hunting ranch and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will head back to court in the coming weeks.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Lawmakers want to make it easier for wineries and breweries to do business in Michigan.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  The House Regulatory Reform Committee passed the legislation Tuesday.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  It's not just the touchdowns and the half time show that make the Super Bowl such a big deal. Half the fun is hosting your own party, and on Sunday folks were stocking up all day long to make sure their game day was a success.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Chocolate, wine, and fun-filled exercise is in store for women on Superbowl Sunday.

Friday, December 28, 2012  The holiday season has brought in a lot of business for Grand Traverse hotels, restaurants, and wineries.

Friday, September 28, 2012  The family run business started in 1980 with Debbie Simpson and her husband, Bruce Simpson.  Although Bruce passed away just a few years ago, Debbie and her daughter Taylor and son Sam maintain the business and keep their father's memory alive.  The trio says they pride their business on affordable wines that have been well known since the 1980's.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  If you like northern Michigan red wines, we have some great news for you. Vineyards say the hot dry summer has led to a banner season for their red grapes.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Mackinaw Trail Winery will be located south of Petoskey on U.S. 131.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  The first case of H3N2 influenza, better known as swine flu, has been detected in Michigan.

Monday, August 06, 2012  The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are asking people attending fairs to take precautions when around pigs because of the rising number of swine flu cases.